Band 4 Mechanical Craftsperson

3 weeks ago


Solihull, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Perform unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine

Work under own initiative in order to undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvements, and capital work across the trust as directed, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

To undertake training for new practices, procedures and equipment.

To undertake on-call duties if required as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergencies occurring outside normal hours are attended to.

Main duties of the job

To undertake all work activities as requested by the Mechanical Supervisor/Estates Officer.

To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.

To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.

To actively participate in the operation of facilities labour control scheme, by completion of all paperwork and reports as required by the scheme.

Carry out all work on equipment as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Building and Construction Regulations and the Trust's Safety Policy.

To carry out engineering surveys and compile data, as and when instructed by line managers.

To work overtime to carry out repairs/maintenance not possible during normal hours.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or post-Secondary Education training in a relevant field City & Guilds of London Institute Certificate in, Either, Course 205 in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 (205-3). Or, Course 596 in Plumbing Advanced Craft Certificate (596-2) in Both - Sanitary Plumbing Plus, Installation and Maintenance of Domestic Heating Systems and Appliances. Or, Course 596 Plumbing Craft Certificate (596-1) Plus course 599 Construction Service Welding Advanced Craft (599-2). Or, An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering discipline. Or, BTEC/ONC in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

Desirable

Additional relevant Competencies.

Experience

Essential

Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in Mechanical Engineering for a minimum of 3 years Plus At least 2 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility. Background in Mechanical Engineering, equipment or Building services installation, alteration, maintenance or fault finding. Reasonably clear and effective in verbal and written communications. Capable working to deadlines.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in an acute hospital environment or similar demanding role.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Adaptable to change. Ability to work without supervision and confident to take decisions based on own ability Available for undertaking overtime Available for potential future shift working Physically demanding role requiring manual handling of loads, extremes of temperature and the ability to work at heights or in confined spaces Appreciation of his/her own limitations

Desirable

Clean driving licence

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